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DS13 RZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,314 mi
Last recorded125,314 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 125,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 125,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 112,673 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 112,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 96,960 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 155,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 91,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 84,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 77,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 71,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 61,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stating to perish and crack due to age

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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DS13 RZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS13 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS13 RZW registered?

DS13 RZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is DS13 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 RZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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